Ames, IA

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Ames Overview

66,265
TOTAL POPULATION
35,527
MALE POPULATION
30,738
FEMALE POPULATION
115.58
MALES / 100 FEMALES
86.52
FEMALES / 100 MALES
23.0
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,050
PER CAPITA INCOME
$101,500
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$57,428
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
20.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
79.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$8,259
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
39,309
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Ames Zip Codes

Ames Area Codes

Race in Ames

The most populous races in Ames are White / Caucasian (52,818 | 79.7%), Asian (6,690 | 10.1%), and Two or more Races (3,350 | 5.1%).
Race in Ames
Race# Population% Population
Asian6,69010.1%
Black / African American2,1143.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific450.1%
Hispanic or Latino2,5793.9%
Native / Alaskan2010.3%
White / Caucasian52,81879.7%
Two or more Races3,3505.1%
Some other Race1,0471.6%
Total66,265100.0%

Ancestry in Ames

The most populous ancestries reported in Ames are German (19,722 | 29.8%), Irish (8,326 | 12.6%), English (5,932 | 8.9%), Norwegian (3,990 | 6.0%), and Indian (Asian) (3,206 | 4.8%), together accounting for 62.1% of all Ames residents.
Ancestry in Ames
Ancestry# Population% Population
African3930.6%
American1,4072.1%
Arab2210.3%
Argentinean260.0%
Armenian300.1%
Australian30.0%
Austrian2250.3%
Bahamian60.0%
Bangladeshi610.1%
Barbadian170.0%
Belgian2230.3%
Bhutanese3310.5%
Blackfeet100.0%
Bolivian100.0%
Brazilian4110.6%
British7591.1%
Bulgarian330.1%
Burmese1,0831.6%
Cambodian780.1%
Canadian1750.3%
Central American1980.3%
Central American Indian270.0%
Cherokee1370.2%
Chickasaw70.0%
Chilean100.0%
Chippewa110.0%
Choctaw50.0%
Colombian230.0%
Comanche110.0%
Costa Rican130.0%
Cree60.0%
Croatian350.1%
Cuban410.1%
Cypriot200.0%
Czech6270.9%
Czechoslovakian2120.3%
Danish1,0021.5%
Dutch1,4082.1%
Eastern European930.1%
Egyptian70.0%
English5,9328.9%
European1,3232.0%
Filipino110.0%
Finnish1010.2%
French1,0541.6%
French American Indian30.0%
French Canadian1650.3%
German19,72229.8%
Ghanaian80.0%
Greek1050.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro100.0%
Guatemalan810.1%
Honduran360.1%
Hopi40.0%
Hungarian1400.2%
Icelander60.0%
Indian (Asian)3,2064.8%
Iranian3480.5%
Irish8,32612.6%
Iroquois290.0%
Israeli160.0%
Italian1,4732.2%
Jamaican110.0%
Kenyan110.0%
Korean7361.1%
Laotian930.1%
Latvian90.0%
Lebanese960.1%
Lithuanian1150.2%
Luxembourger150.0%
Malaysian1140.2%
Mexican1,5352.3%
Mexican American Indian360.1%
Mongolian1740.3%
Native Hawaiian520.1%
Navajo40.0%
Nigerian1160.2%
Northern European2520.4%
Norwegian3,9906.0%
Pakistani590.1%
Palestinian190.0%
Panamanian370.1%
Peruvian240.0%
Polish1,2111.8%
Portuguese280.0%
Puerto Rican1500.2%
Romanian90.0%
Russian2470.4%
Salvadoran310.1%
Scandinavian6250.9%
Scotch-Irish5080.8%
Scottish1,0771.6%
Serbian240.0%
Sioux260.0%
Slavic310.1%
Slovak220.0%
Slovene310.1%
Somali380.1%
South African160.0%
South American2210.3%
South American Indian50.0%
Spaniard730.1%
Spanish970.2%
Sri Lankan6631.0%
Subsaharan African1,0101.5%
Sudanese3110.5%
Swedish1,6022.4%
Swiss2860.4%
Thai8151.2%
Tongan120.0%
Turkish730.1%
Ugandan340.1%
Ukrainian1000.2%
Uruguayan190.0%
Venezuelan1090.2%
Vietnamese1890.3%
Welsh3890.6%
Yaqui300.1%
Yugoslavian90.0%
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Immigrants in Ames

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Ames came from Asia (5,665 | 8.6%), Eastern Asia (3,076 | 4.6%), China (2,422 | 3.7%), South Eastern Asia (1,200 | 1.8%), and South Central Asia (1,112 | 1.7%), together accounting for 20.3% of all Ames residents.
Immigrants in Ames
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa6821.0%
Argentina90.0%
Asia5,6658.6%
Bahamas60.0%
Bangladesh1790.3%
Brazil4890.7%
Bulgaria330.1%
Canada850.1%
Caribbean60.0%
Central America3880.6%
Chile50.0%
China2,4223.7%
Colombia230.0%
Denmark50.0%
Eastern Africa3020.5%
Eastern Asia3,0764.6%
Eastern Europe1520.2%
Egypt420.1%
England200.0%
Ethiopia1100.2%
Europe4820.7%
France170.0%
Germany1320.2%
Ghana60.0%
Guatemala570.1%
Honduras120.0%
Hong Kong410.1%
Hungary170.0%
India5590.8%
Indonesia1710.3%
Iran2310.4%
Iraq860.1%
Ireland90.0%
Italy520.1%
Japan230.0%
Kazakhstan210.0%
Kenya280.0%
Korea5530.8%
Laos330.1%
Latin America9931.5%
Latvia200.0%
Lebanon810.1%
Lithuania50.0%
Malaysia2090.3%
Mexico3190.5%
Morocco90.0%
Nepal730.1%
Netherlands100.0%
Nigeria1310.2%
Northern Africa1710.3%
Northern Europe780.1%
Norway50.0%
Pakistan420.1%
Peru70.0%
Philippines3960.6%
Russia330.1%
Saudi Arabia250.0%
Senegal300.1%
Singapore550.1%
Somalia160.0%
South Africa160.0%
South America5990.9%
South Central Asia1,1121.7%
South Eastern Asia1,2001.8%
Southern Europe930.1%
Spain410.1%
Sri Lanka70.0%
Sudan1200.2%
Sweden100.0%
Taiwan1410.2%
Thailand270.0%
Turkey650.1%
Uganda630.1%
Ukraine380.1%
Uruguay190.0%
Venezuela470.1%
Vietnam3090.5%
Western Africa1700.3%
Western Asia2770.4%
Western Europe1590.2%
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Sex and Age in Ames

Sex and Age in Ames

The most populous age groups in Ames are 20 to 24 Years (11,689 | 32.9%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (8,885 | 28.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Ames
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,082 (3.0%)1,000 (3.3%)
5 to 9 Years953 (2.7%)1,041 (3.4%)
10 to 14 Years923 (2.6%)853 (2.8%)
15 to 19 Years5,534 (15.6%)4,945 (16.1%)
20 to 24 Years11,689 (32.9%)8,885 (28.9%)
25 to 29 Years3,381 (9.5%)2,205 (7.2%)
30 to 34 Years1,599 (4.5%)1,313 (4.3%)
35 to 39 Years1,841 (5.2%)1,207 (3.9%)
40 to 44 Years1,108 (3.1%)1,282 (4.2%)
45 to 49 Years1,072 (3.0%)1,094 (3.6%)
50 to 54 Years1,072 (3.0%)779 (2.5%)
55 to 59 Years1,146 (3.2%)1,226 (4.0%)
60 to 64 Years1,021 (2.9%)1,068 (3.5%)
65 to 69 Years840 (2.4%)1,248 (4.1%)
70 to 74 Years930 (2.6%)875 (2.9%)
75 to 79 Years482 (1.4%)510 (1.7%)
80 to 84 Years359 (1.0%)591 (1.9%)
85 Years and over495 (1.4%)616 (2.0%)
Total35,527 (100.0%)30,738 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Ames

Median Family Size in Ames

The median family size in Ames is 2.76 persons per family, with married-couple families (8,006 | 79.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.82 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (716 | 7.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.38 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Ames
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple8,006 (79.8%)2.82
Single Male/Father716 (7.1%)2.38
Single Female/Mother1,308 (13.0%)2.65
Total Families10,030 (100.0%)2.76

Median Household Size in Ames

The median household size in Ames is 2.17 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,308 | 5.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.87 persons per household. non-family households (15,110 | 60.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.72 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Ames
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple8,006 (31.9%)2.84
Single Male/Father716 (2.9%)2.79
Single Female/Mother1,308 (5.2%)2.87
Non-family15,110 (60.1%)1.72
Total Households25,140 (100.0%)2.17

Household Size by Marriage Status in Ames

Out of a total of 25,140 households in Ames, 10,030 (39.9%) are family households, while 15,110 (60.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 5,264, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 8,830.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Ames
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-8,830 (35.1%)
2-Person Households5,264 (20.9%)4,030 (16.0%)
3-Person Households2,257 (9.0%)1,227 (4.9%)
4-Person Households1,729 (6.9%)888 (3.5%)
5-Person Households644 (2.6%)121 (0.5%)
6-Person Households124 (0.5%)14 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households12 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total10,030 (39.9%)15,110 (60.1%)

Female Fertility in Ames

Fertility by Age in Ames

Average fertility rate in Ames is 20.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 34.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 69.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Ames
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years290 (69.7%)23.0
35 to 50 years126 (30.3%)34.0
Total416 (100.0%)20.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ames

85.6% of women with births (416) in Ames are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 17.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 7.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ames
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years239 (82.4%)51 (17.6%)
35 to 50 years117 (92.9%)9 (7.1%)
Total356 (85.6%)60 (14.4%)

Fertility by Education in Ames

Average fertility rate in Ames is 20.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 64.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 6.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree represent 36.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Ames
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School11 (2.6%)14.0
High School Diploma75 (18.0%)31.0
College or Associate's Degree73 (17.5%)6.0
Bachelor's Degree104 (25.0%)25.0
Graduate Degree153 (36.8%)64.0
Total416 (100.0%)20.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ames

14.4% of women with births in Ames are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 68.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ames
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma24 (32.0%)51 (68.0%)
College or Associate's Degree73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree101 (97.1%)3 (2.9%)
Graduate Degree147 (96.1%)6 (3.9%)
Total356 (85.6%)60 (14.4%)

Income in Ames

Income Overview in Ames

Per Capita Income in Ames is $31,050, while median incomes of families and households are $101,500 and $57,428 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income66,265$31,050
Median Family Income10,030$101,500
Mean Family Income10,030$127,494
Median Household Income25,140$57,428
Mean Household Income25,140$77,909
Income Deficit10,030$8,259
Wage / Income Gap (%)66,26520.66%
Wage / Income Gap ($)66,26579.34¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index66,2650.49

Earnings by Sex in Ames

Average Earnings in Ames are $16,294, $18,386 for men and $14,588 for women, a difference of 20.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Ames
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male26,587 (55.4%)$18,386
Female21,419 (44.6%)$14,588
Total48,006 (100.0%)$16,294

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ames

The most common earnings brackets in Ames are $2,499 or less for men (2,943 | 11.1%) and $2,500 to $4,999 for women (2,616 | 12.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ames
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,943 (11.1%)2,171 (10.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,648 (10.0%)2,616 (12.2%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,780 (10.5%)2,134 (10.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,473 (5.5%)1,633 (7.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,382 (5.2%)1,398 (6.5%)
$12,500 to $14,999960 (3.6%)907 (4.2%)
$15,000 to $17,499959 (3.6%)892 (4.2%)
$17,500 to $19,999419 (1.6%)501 (2.3%)
$20,000 to $22,499522 (2.0%)704 (3.3%)
$22,500 to $24,999828 (3.1%)457 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,330 (5.0%)749 (3.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,254 (4.7%)782 (3.6%)
$35,000 to $39,999725 (2.7%)1,009 (4.7%)
$40,000 to $44,999756 (2.8%)852 (4.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,033 (3.9%)467 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $54,999474 (1.8%)520 (2.4%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,090 (4.1%)1,092 (5.1%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,141 (4.3%)559 (2.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,786 (6.7%)1,081 (5.1%)
$100,000+2,084 (7.8%)895 (4.2%)
Total26,587 (100.0%)21,419 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ames

Average earnings in Ames are $51,898 for men and $42,116 for women, a difference of 18.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $73,534, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $30,758. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $60,012, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $25,114.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ames
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$36,667$25,114
High School Diploma$30,758$25,265
College or Associate's Degree$45,524$36,362
Bachelor's Degree$59,827$44,676
Graduate Degree$73,534$60,012
Total$51,898$42,116

Family Income in Ames

Family Income Brackets in Ames

According to the Ames family income data, there are 2,247 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.4% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 150 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Ames
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001501.5%
$10,000 to $14,9991601.6%
$15,000 to $24,9993513.5%
$25,000 to $34,9993313.3%
$35,000 to $49,9996526.5%
$50,000 to $74,9991,74517.4%
$75,000 to $99,9991,56515.6%
$100,000 to $149,9992,24722.4%
$150,000 to $199,9991,42414.2%
$200,000+1,39413.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ames

4-person families (1,474 | 14.7%) account for the highest median family income in Ames with $145,395 per family, while 2-person families (5,679 | 56.6%) have the highest median income of $45,682 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ames
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families5,679 (56.6%)$91,365
3-Person Families2,144 (21.4%)$95,625
4-Person Families1,474 (14.7%)$145,395
5-Person Families597 (5.9%)$110,036
6-Person Families124 (1.2%)$117,143
7+ Person Families12 (0.1%)$0
Total10,030 (100.0%)$101,500

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ames

The median family income in Ames is $101,500, with families comprising 3+ earners (681) having the highest median family income of $154,583, while families with 1 earner (2,492) have the lowest median family income of $73,580, accounting for 6.8% and 24.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Ames
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,519 (15.1%)$82,050
1 Earner2,492 (24.8%)$73,580
2 Earners5,338 (53.2%)$119,048
3+ Earners681 (6.8%)$154,583
Total10,030 (100.0%)$101,500

Household Income in Ames

Household Income Brackets in Ames

With 4,802 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Ames, accounting for 19.1% of all households. In contrast, only 1,332 households (5.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Ames
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,4899.9%
$10,000 to $14,9991,3325.3%
$15,000 to $24,9992,3389.3%
$25,000 to $34,9991,9867.9%
$35,000 to $49,9992,84111.3%
$50,000 to $74,9994,80219.1%
$75,000 to $99,9993,14212.5%
$100,000 to $149,9993,14212.5%
$150,000 to $199,9991,5596.2%
$200,000+1,5086.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Ames

The median household income in Ames is $57,428, with the highest median household income of $91,489 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 5,042 households (20.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $25,849, with 7,346 households (29.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Ames
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years7,346 (29.2%)$25,849
25 to 44 Years8,224 (32.7%)$63,577
45 to 64 Years5,042 (20.1%)$91,489
65+ Years4,528 (18.0%)$70,816
Total25,140 (100.0%)$57,428

Poverty in Ames

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ames

With 27.7% poverty level for males and 25.8% for females among the residents of Ames, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 6,614 males (63.6%) and 4,824 females (60.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ames
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years139 (12.9%)122 (12.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years38 (3.8%)61 (5.6%)
12 to 14 Years3 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years27 (10.1%)18 (13.7%)
16 and 17 Years97 (20.0%)23 (4.9%)
18 to 24 Years6,614 (63.6%)4,824 (60.4%)
25 to 34 Years619 (12.7%)670 (19.5%)
35 to 44 Years129 (4.4%)161 (6.5%)
45 to 54 Years173 (8.1%)125 (6.7%)
55 to 64 Years177 (8.2%)173 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years19 (1.1%)237 (11.2%)
75 Years and over59 (4.6%)102 (6.3%)
Total8,094 (27.7%)6,516 (25.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ames

According to the poverty statistics in Ames, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ames
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years935 (87.1%)852 (87.5%)
5 Years194 (100.0%)312 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years956 (96.2%)1,029 (94.4%)
12 to 14 Years656 (99.5%)477 (100.0%)
15 Years241 (89.9%)113 (86.3%)
16 and 17 Years389 (80.0%)443 (95.1%)
18 to 24 Years3,780 (36.4%)3,166 (39.6%)
25 to 34 Years4,276 (87.4%)2,762 (80.5%)
35 to 44 Years2,796 (95.6%)2,328 (93.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,971 (91.9%)1,747 (93.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,974 (91.8%)2,121 (92.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,751 (98.9%)1,884 (88.8%)
75 Years and over1,215 (95.4%)1,526 (93.7%)
Total21,134 (72.3%)18,760 (74.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ames

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Ames show that 2.1% or 170 of the total 8,006 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 2.7%, comprising of 65 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ames
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children4,929 (97.9%)105 (2.1%)
1 or 2 Children2,345 (97.3%)65 (2.7%)
3 or 4 Children550 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,836 (97.9%)170 (2.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ames

According to the poverty data in Ames, 13.4% or 96 single-father households and 24.1% or 315 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 83 households (17.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 251 households (33.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ames
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children83 (17.7%)64 (12.5%)
1 or 2 Children13 (5.3%)251 (33.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total96 (13.4%)315 (24.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ames

The poverty data for Ames shows that 170 of the married-couple family households (2.1%) and 411 of the single-parent households (20.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 65 households (2.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 264 household (26.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ames
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children105 (2.1%)147 (15.0%)
1 or 2 Children65 (2.7%)264 (26.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total170 (2.1%)411 (20.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Ames

Employment by Class of Employer in Ames

Among the 35,017 employed individuals in Ames, private company employees (18,250 | 52.1%), state government employees (9,237 | 26.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (2,812 | 8.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Ames
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees18,25052.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,0062.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)8442.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations2,8128.0%
Local Government Employees1,9295.5%
State Government Employees9,23726.4%
Federal Government Employees8922.5%
Unpaid Family Workers470.1%
Total35,017100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Ames

According to the labor force statistics for Ames, out of the total population over 16 years of age (60,014), 65.5% or 39,309 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.1% or 2,791 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 87.2% or 4,871 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.9% or 1,692 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Ames
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years4,768 (47.3%)558 (11.7%)
20 to 24 Years14,217 (69.1%)1,692 (11.9%)
25 to 29 Years4,871 (87.2%)190 (3.9%)
30 to 34 Years2,446 (84.0%)64 (2.6%)
35 to 44 Years4,736 (87.1%)123 (2.6%)
45 to 54 Years3,435 (85.5%)52 (1.5%)
55 to 59 Years2,033 (85.7%)6 (0.3%)
60 to 64 Years1,466 (70.2%)78 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,172 (30.1%)13 (1.1%)
75 Years and over147 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total39,309 (65.5%)2,791 (7.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ames

According to labor force statistics for Ames, 84.7% of individuals (18,985) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (22,414) are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 513 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.3% or 12,543 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.0% or 144 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ames
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School321 (52.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma1,797 (79.2%)182 (8.0%)
College / Associate Degree4,329 (83.9%)294 (5.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher12,543 (87.3%)144 (1.0%)
Total18,985 (84.7%)605 (2.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Ames

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ames are Community & Social Service (7,620 | 20.9%), Education Instruction & Library (5,870 | 16.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (4,357 | 11.9%), Management (2,745 | 7.5%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (1,652 | 4.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Ames

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ames, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (86.0%), Architecture & Engineering (79.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (73.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (91.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.4%), and Health Technologists (67.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Ames
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,560 (56.8%)1,185 (43.2%)
Business & Financial718 (53.1%)634 (46.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science3,209 (73.7%)1,148 (26.4%)
Computers & Mathematics1,298 (86.0%)212 (14.0%)
Architecture & Engineering951 (79.6%)244 (20.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science960 (58.1%)692 (41.9%)
Community & Social Service 3,885 (51.0%)3,735 (49.0%)
Education, Arts & Media285 (44.1%)362 (55.9%)
Legal Services & Support7 (8.3%)77 (91.7%)
Education Instruction & Library3,111 (53.0%)2,759 (47.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment482 (47.3%)537 (52.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating383 (26.7%)1,054 (73.4%)
Health Technologists303 (32.1%)642 (67.9%)
Total (Category)9,755 (55.7%)7,756 (44.3%)
Total (Overall)19,805 (54.3%)16,659 (45.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Ames are Food Preparation & Serving (3,267 | 9.0%), Personal Care & Service (1,243 | 3.4%), Healthcare Support (1,166 | 3.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (938 | 2.6%), and Security & Protection (499 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Ames

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Ames, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (60.7%), Law Enforcement (42.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (41.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (91.8%), Personal Care & Service (80.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (64.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Ames
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support96 (8.2%)1,070 (91.8%)
Security & Protection192 (38.5%)307 (61.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention103 (35.4%)188 (64.6%)
Law Enforcement89 (42.8%)119 (57.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,367 (41.8%)1,900 (58.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance569 (60.7%)369 (39.3%)
Personal Care & Service239 (19.2%)1,004 (80.8%)
Total (Category)2,463 (34.6%)4,650 (65.4%)
Total (Overall)19,805 (54.3%)16,659 (45.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Ames are Sales & Related (3,164 | 8.7%), and Office & Administration (3,052 | 8.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Ames

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Ames
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,549 (49.0%)1,615 (51.0%)
Office & Administration1,540 (50.5%)1,512 (49.5%)
Total (Category)3,089 (49.7%)3,127 (50.3%)
Total (Overall)19,805 (54.3%)16,659 (45.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Ames are Construction & Extraction (934 | 2.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (773 | 2.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (328 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Ames

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Ames
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry198 (60.4%)130 (39.6%)
Construction & Extraction934 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair677 (87.6%)96 (12.4%)
Total (Category)1,809 (88.9%)226 (11.1%)
Total (Overall)19,805 (54.3%)16,659 (45.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Ames are Production (1,401 | 3.8%), Material Moving (1,286 | 3.5%), and Transportation (902 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Ames

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Ames
OccupationMaleFemale
Production900 (64.2%)501 (35.8%)
Transportation784 (86.9%)118 (13.1%)
Material Moving1,005 (78.1%)281 (21.8%)
Total (Category)2,689 (74.9%)900 (25.1%)
Total (Overall)19,805 (54.3%)16,659 (45.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Ames

Employment Industries in Ames

The major employment industries in Ames include Educational Services (10,680 | 29.3%), Retail Trade (3,950 | 10.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,668 | 10.1%), Accommodation & Food Services (3,575 | 9.8%), and Manufacturing (3,007 | 8.3%).
Employment Industries in Ames

Employment Industries by Sex in Ames

The Ames industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Construction (86.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (78.8%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (60.1%), and Accommodation & Food Services (57.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Ames
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting315 (62.3%)191 (37.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,148 (86.2%)184 (13.8%)
Manufacturing2,093 (69.6%)914 (30.4%)
Wholesale Trade529 (84.5%)97 (15.5%)
Retail Trade2,316 (58.6%)1,634 (41.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing586 (71.2%)237 (28.8%)
Utilities74 (49.0%)77 (51.0%)
Information391 (74.6%)133 (25.4%)
Finance & Insurance472 (54.6%)392 (45.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing419 (66.3%)213 (33.7%)
Professional & Scientific1,423 (62.8%)844 (37.2%)
Enterprise Management39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support378 (53.0%)335 (47.0%)
Educational Services5,613 (52.6%)5,067 (47.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance776 (21.2%)2,892 (78.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation349 (39.9%)525 (60.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,513 (42.3%)2,062 (57.7%)
Public Administration771 (59.5%)525 (40.5%)
Total19,805 (54.3%)16,659 (45.7%)

Education in Ames

School Enrollment in Ames

The most common levels of schooling among the 34,950 students in Ames are college / undergraduate (25,486 | 72.9%), graduate / professional (3,857 | 11.0%), and high school (1,783 | 5.1%).
School Enrollment in Ames
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool6811.9%
Kindergarten4241.2%
Elementary School1,4184.1%
Middle School1,3013.7%
High School1,7835.1%
College / Undergraduate25,48672.9%
Graduate / Professional3,85711.0%
Total34,950100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ames

Out of a total of 34,950 students who are enrolled in schools in Ames, 1,153 (3.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 33,797 (96.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 88 (26.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 8,877 (99.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ames
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds251 (74.0%)88 (26.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,692 (87.0%)253 (13.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,640 (93.0%)123 (7.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,278 (91.9%)112 (8.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds8,877 (99.7%)27 (0.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds16,440 (98.3%)280 (1.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,852 (93.5%)199 (6.5%)
35 Years and over772 (92.1%)66 (7.9%)
Total33,797 (96.7%)1,153 (3.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ames

Bio, nature & agricultural (3,027 | 14.8%), business (2,445 | 11.9%), engineering (2,243 | 11.0%), education (2,162 | 10.6%), and science & technology (1,447 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 20,468 individuals in Ames who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ames
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,0915.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3,02714.8%
Physical & Health Sciences1,1965.8%
Psychology7173.5%
Social Sciences1,1495.6%
Engineering2,24311.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies2631.3%
Science & Technology1,4477.1%
Business2,44511.9%
Education2,16210.6%
Literature & Languages1,0605.2%
Liberal Arts & History1,1175.5%
Visual & Performing Arts5992.9%
Communications7213.5%
Arts & Humanities1,2316.0%
Total20,468100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Ames

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ames

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Ames are males with 2 vehicles (6,942, accounting for 41.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (6,191, making up 49.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ames
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle814 (4.9%)638 (4.5%)
1 Vehicle4,116 (24.9%)3,289 (23.4%)
2 Vehicles6,942 (41.9%)6,191 (44.0%)
3 Vehicles3,150 (19.0%)2,669 (19.0%)
4 Vehicles1,379 (8.3%)965 (6.9%)
5 or more Vehicles147 (0.9%)336 (2.4%)
Total16,548 (100.0%)14,088 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Ames

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Ames are 10 to 14 minutes (9,405 commuters, 29.9%), 5 to 9 minutes (6,992 commuters, 22.2%), and 15 to 19 minutes (6,098 commuters, 19.4%).
Commute Time in Ames
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,6335.2%
5 to 9 Minutes6,99222.2%
10 to 14 Minutes9,40529.9%
15 to 19 Minutes6,09819.4%
20 to 24 Minutes2,2407.1%
25 to 29 Minutes7582.4%
30 to 34 Minutes1,2343.9%
35 to 39 Minutes4341.4%
40 to 44 Minutes1,0733.4%
45 to 59 Minutes9242.9%
60 to 89 Minutes4441.4%
90 or more Minutes2180.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Ames

The most common commute times in Ames are 10 to 14 minutes (5,587 commuters, 33.1%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (3,818 commuters, 26.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Ames
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes794 (4.7%)839 (5.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes3,287 (19.4%)3,705 (25.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes5,587 (33.1%)3,818 (26.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes3,320 (19.6%)2,778 (19.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,272 (7.5%)968 (6.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes432 (2.6%)326 (2.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes635 (3.8%)599 (4.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes266 (1.6%)168 (1.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes329 (1.9%)744 (5.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes556 (3.3%)368 (2.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes304 (1.8%)140 (1.0%)
90 or more Minutes123 (0.7%)95 (0.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ames

The most frequent times of departure to work in Ames are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (2,785, 16.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (2,230, 15.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ames
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM510 (3.0%)108 (0.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM402 (2.4%)90 (0.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM374 (2.2%)224 (1.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM473 (2.8%)466 (3.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,249 (7.4%)872 (6.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,972 (11.7%)1,789 (12.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2,785 (16.5%)2,230 (15.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,224 (13.2%)1,570 (10.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,251 (7.4%)1,257 (8.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,321 (7.8%)1,344 (9.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM703 (4.2%)474 (3.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM463 (2.7%)395 (2.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,843 (10.9%)2,185 (15.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,335 (7.9%)1,544 (10.6%)
Total16,905 (100.0%)14,548 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Ames

Occupancy by Ownership in Ames

Of the total 25,140 dwellings in Ames, owner-occupied units account for 10,553 (42.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 14,587 (58.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Ames
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units10,55342.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units14,58758.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units25,140100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Ames

Occupancy by Household Size in Ames
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8,83035.1%
2-Person Household9,29437.0%
3-Person Household3,48413.9%
4+ Person Household3,53214.1%
Total Housing Units25,140100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ames

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ames
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household2,768 (31.4%)6,062 (68.6%)
2-Person Household4,234 (45.6%)5,060 (54.4%)
3-Person Household1,619 (46.5%)1,865 (53.5%)
4+ Person Household1,932 (54.7%)1,600 (45.3%)
Total Housing Units10,553 (42.0%)14,587 (58.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ames

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ames
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School139 (54.1%)118 (45.9%)
High School Diploma871 (31.6%)1,887 (68.4%)
College/Associate Degree1,984 (22.2%)6,950 (77.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher7,559 (57.3%)5,632 (42.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ames

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ames
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years12,44449.5%
35 to 44 Years3,12612.4%
45 to 54 Years2,4399.7%
55 to 64 Years2,60310.3%
65 to 74 Years2,56110.2%
75 to 84 Years1,2314.9%
85 Years and Over7362.9%
Total25,140100.0%

Housing Finances in Ames

Median Income by Occupancy in Ames

Median Income by Occupancy in Ames
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied10,553 (42.0%)$96,815
Renter-Occupied14,587 (58.0%)$35,527
Average25,140 (100.0%)$57,428

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ames

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ames
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000160 (1.5%)1,721 (11.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99925 (0.2%)575 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $14,999171 (1.6%)1,172 (8.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999102 (1.0%)1,325 (9.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99998 (0.9%)808 (5.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999382 (3.6%)1,593 (10.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999818 (7.7%)2,022 (13.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,019 (19.1%)2,786 (19.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,667 (15.8%)1,480 (10.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,185 (20.7%)946 (6.5%)
$150,000 or more2,926 (27.7%)159 (1.1%)
Total10,553 (100.0%)14,587 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ames

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ames
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300268 (2.5%)80 (0.5%)
$300 to $499812 (7.7%)534 (3.7%)
$500 to $7992,409 (22.8%)2,969 (20.3%)
$800 to $9991,036 (9.8%)3,463 (23.7%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,039 (19.3%)5,221 (35.8%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,733 (16.4%)1,310 (9.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,247 (11.8%)489 (3.4%)
$2,500 to $2,999505 (4.8%)154 (1.1%)
$3,000 or more504 (4.8%)181 (1.2%)
Total10,553 (100.0%)14,587 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Ames

Housing Structures in Ames

Housing Structures in Ames
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached9,93839.5%
Single Unit, Attached1,9917.9%
2 Unit Apartments8493.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,2274.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,7787.1%
10 or more Apartments8,72634.7%
Mobile Home / Other6312.5%
Total25,140100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ames

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ames
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached8,393 (84.5%)1,545 (15.5%)
Single Unit, Attached1,057 (53.1%)934 (46.9%)
2 Unit Apartments98 (11.5%)751 (88.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments23 (1.9%)1,204 (98.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments83 (4.7%)1,695 (95.3%)
10 or more Apartments350 (4.0%)8,376 (96.0%)
Mobile Home / Other549 (87.0%)82 (13.0%)
Total10,553 (42.0%)14,587 (58.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ames

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ames
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room30 (0.3%)738 (5.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms266 (2.5%)5,283 (36.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,342 (22.2%)6,297 (43.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms3,671 (34.8%)1,699 (11.7%)
8 or more Rooms4,244 (40.2%)570 (3.9%)
Total10,553 (100.0%)14,587 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ames

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ames
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas9,396 (89.0%)7,471 (51.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas126 (1.2%)405 (2.8%)
Electricity839 (8.0%)6,513 (44.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels192 (1.8%)126 (0.9%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)72 (0.5%)
Total10,553 (100.0%)14,587 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Ames

Household Vehicle Usage in Ames
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle261 (2.5%)1,736 (11.9%)
1 Vehicle3,040 (28.8%)6,280 (43.0%)
2 Vehicles4,782 (45.3%)4,144 (28.4%)
3 or more Vehicles2,470 (23.4%)2,427 (16.6%)
Total10,553 (100.0%)14,587 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Ames

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Ames

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4,4996,054
Median Property Value$234,100$260,200
Median Household Income$80,809$1,946
Monthly Housing Costs$638$504
Real Estate Taxes$3,675$123

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ames

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ames
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000407 (9.0%)105 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $99,999127 (2.8%)99 (1.6%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,846 (63.3%)3,507 (57.9%)
$300,000 to $499,999917 (20.4%)1,978 (32.7%)
$500,000 to $749,999191 (4.3%)253 (4.2%)
$750,000 to $999,99911 (0.2%)112 (1.8%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,499 (100.0%)6,054 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ames

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ames
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000105 (2.3%)83 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $24,999236 (5.2%)80 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999197 (4.4%)135 (2.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999604 (13.4%)185 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999969 (21.5%)214 (3.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999743 (16.5%)1,050 (17.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999665 (14.8%)924 (15.3%)
$150,000 or more980 (21.8%)1,520 (25.1%)
Total4,499 (100.0%)6,054 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ames

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ames
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,670 (37.1%)117,041 (1,933.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x936 (20.8%)2,246 (37.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x619 (13.8%)1,959 (32.4%)
4.0x or more1,244 (27.7%)875 (14.4%)
Total4,499 (100.0%)6,054 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ames

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ames
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800376 (8.4%)10 (0.2%)
$800 to $1,499157 (3.5%)147 (2.4%)
$800 to $1,4993,753 (83.4%)360 (5.9%)
Total4,499 (100.0%)6,054 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Ames

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ames

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ames
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,506 (96.4%)95 (3.6%)
6 to 18 Years8,240 (98.7%)112 (1.3%)
19 to 25 Years25,231 (92.5%)2,054 (7.5%)
26 to 34 Years6,314 (89.6%)735 (10.4%)
35 to 44 Years4,867 (89.8%)551 (10.2%)
45 to 54 Years3,746 (93.3%)270 (6.7%)
55 to 64 Years4,316 (97.1%)129 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years3,864 (99.3%)27 (0.7%)
75 Years and older2,902 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total61,986 (94.0%)3,973 (6.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ames

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ames
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,506 (96.4%)95 (3.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen8,240 (98.7%)112 (1.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen25,231 (92.5%)2,054 (7.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ames

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ames
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0009,319 (85.6%)1,572 (14.4%)
$25,000 to $49,9998,678 (93.2%)632 (6.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9999,171 (92.9%)696 (7.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,424 (91.8%)575 (8.2%)
$100,000 and over17,179 (99.0%)173 (1.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ames

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ames
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6680 (26.1%)1,898 (73.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,136 (13.6%)7,313 (87.6%)
19 to 25 Years1,348 (4.9%)24,133 (88.4%)
25 to 34 Years795 (11.3%)5,621 (79.7%)
35 to 44 Years354 (6.5%)4,601 (84.9%)
45 to 54 Years378 (9.4%)3,413 (85.0%)
55 to 64 Years495 (11.1%)3,936 (88.5%)
65 to 74 Years3,573 (91.8%)3,021 (77.6%)
75 Years and over2,869 (98.9%)2,219 (76.5%)
Total11,628 (17.6%)56,155 (85.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ames

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ames
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years117 (4.5%)36 (1.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,166 (5.4%)1,015 (6.1%)
35 to 64 Years548 (7.6%)585 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years394 (22.3%)185 (8.7%)
75 Years and over685 (53.8%)706 (43.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Ames

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Ames: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years206 (1.0%)20 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years154 (2.1%)84 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years178 (10.1%)22 (1.0%)
75 Years and over484 (38.0%)391 (24.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Ames: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years220 (1.0%)74 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years75 (1.0%)91 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years45 (2.5%)32 (1.5%)
75 Years and over123 (9.7%)53 (3.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Ames: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years92 (3.5%)36 (1.4%)
18 to 34 Years746 (3.5%)794 (4.8%)
35 to 64 Years282 (3.9%)241 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years55 (3.1%)92 (4.3%)
75 Years and over106 (8.3%)102 (6.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Ames: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years50 (0.2%)103 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years233 (3.2%)302 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years189 (10.7%)133 (6.3%)
75 Years and over286 (22.5%)331 (20.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Ames: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years58 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years69 (0.3%)23 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years130 (1.8%)114 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years73 (4.1%)56 (2.6%)
75 Years and over108 (8.5%)90 (5.5%)

Technology Access in Ames

Computing Device Access in Ames

Computing Device Access in Ames
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop22,80290.7%
Smartphone23,26892.5%
Tablet15,38761.2%
No Computing Device7983.2%
Total25,140100.0%

Internet Access in Ames

Internet Access in Ames
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet420.2%
Broadband Home16,10664.1%
Cellular Data Only1,4835.9%
Satellite Internet1,0194.1%
No Internet7,18428.6%
Total25,140100.0%

Ames Summary

Ames, Iowa is a city located in the central part of the state, in Story County. It is the county seat and the largest city in the county. The city is located approximately 30 miles north of Des Moines, the state capital. As of the 2010 census, the population of Ames was 58,965, making it the ninth largest city in the state.

History

The area that is now Ames was first settled in the 1840s by settlers from the east. The city was originally known as College Station, due to its proximity to Iowa State University. The city was officially incorporated in 1864, and the name was changed to Ames in honor of Oakes Ames, a prominent railroad official.
In the late 19th century, Ames was a major center for the agricultural industry, with several large grain elevators and a number of other businesses related to the industry. The city was also home to several large manufacturing companies, including the Maytag Corporation.

Geography

Ames is located in central Iowa, in Story County. The city is situated on the banks of the South Skunk River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The city is located approximately 30 miles north of Des Moines, the state capital.
The city has a total area of 24.3 square miles, of which 24.2 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The city is located at an elevation of 945 feet above sea level.

Economy

Ames is a major economic center in the state of Iowa. The city is home to Iowa State University, which is the largest employer in the city. Other major employers in the city include the Maytag Corporation, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Mary Greeley Medical Center.
The city is also home to a number of technology companies, including the software company Workiva, the software company AgriSync, and the software company AgriTech.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Ames was 58,965. The racial makeup of the city was 84.2% White, 5.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 5.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,919, and the median income for a family was $60,945. The per capita income for the city was $23,837. About 8.3% of families and 17.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Ames?
Total Population of Ames is 66,265.
What is the Total Male Population of Ames?
Total Male Population of Ames is 35,527.
What is the Total Female Population of Ames?
Total Female Population of Ames is 30,738.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Ames?
There are 115.58 Males per 100 Females in Ames.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Ames?
There are 86.52 Females per 100 Males in Ames.
What is the Median Population Age in Ames?
Median Population Age in Ames is 23.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Ames
Average Family Size in Ames is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Ames
Average Household Size in Ames is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Ames?
Per Capita income in Ames is $31,050.
What is the Median Family Income in Ames?
Median Family Income in Ames is $101,500.
What is the Median Household income in Ames?
Median Household Income in Ames is $57,428.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Ames?
Income or Wage Gap in Ames is 20.7%.
Women in Ames earn 79.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Ames?
Family Income Deficit in Ames is $8,259.
Families that are below poverty line in Ames earn $8,259 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Ames?
Inequality or Gini Index in Ames is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Ames?
There are 39,309 People in the Labor Forcein in Ames.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Ames?
65.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Ames.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Ames?
Unemployment Rate in Ames is 7.1%.